Brest is in mourning after the loss of coach Eric Roy, who passed away at 58 due to pancreatic cancer. The Stade brestois 29 announced the death of their coach on Wednesday evening, June 17, 2026.

Who was Eric Roy?

Eric Roy was an experienced coach who had joined the Stade brestois 29 in 2023. He had led the team to exceptional results, including a historic third place in Ligue 1.

Reactions and tributes

The city of Brest and the Stade brestois 29 paid tribute to Eric Roy, who died too soon. The mayor of Brest, Stéphane Roudaut, said that the city was in mourning and that Eric Roy had made the whole city vibrate. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Age | 58 | | Cause of death | Pancreatic cancer | | Team | Stade brestois 29 |

Impact on the team

The death of Eric Roy leaves a void in the team and the city of Brest. The Stade brestois 29 is currently 12th in Ligue 1, with 39 points in 34 games, and a goal difference of -12. The season has been marked by mixed results, but the team had shown signs of progress under Eric Roy's direction.

Current context

The Stade brestois 29 is currently in the middle of the season, with a Ligue 1 ranking of 12th place, 39 points, 10 wins, 9 losses and 15 draws in 34 matches, and a recent form of DLLLD. The team is 37 points behind leaders Paris Saint Germain. But the death of Eric Roy changes everything, and the team must now recover from this loss to finish the season with dignity.